NCBTMB Business and Practice Management 3

Question 1

A massage therapist operating as a sole proprietor must report business income on which IRS form?

Accepted Answer

Schedule C (Form 1040)

Answer

Sole proprietors report business profit and loss on Schedule C, which is filed with their personal Form 1040.

Question 2

Which element is MOST critical when writing a professional bio for a massage therapy website?

Accepted Answer

Highlighting credentials, specialties, and the therapist's approach to care

Answer

A professional bio should clearly communicate credentials, areas of specialty, and the therapist's treatment philosophy to attract ideal clients.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of malpractice (professional liability) insurance for a massage therapist?

Accepted Answer

To protect against claims of negligence or harm arising from professional services

Answer

Malpractice insurance protects the therapist financially if a client claims injury or negligence resulting from treatment.

Question 4

A therapist notices that a longtime client's health history form is several years old and contains no recent updates. The BEST course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Have the client complete a new or updated intake form before the next session

Answer

Health histories should be reviewed and updated regularly to capture changes in medications, conditions, or contraindications.

Question 5

When setting service fees, a massage therapist should consider all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The client's household income

Answer

Fee setting should reflect market rates, overhead, and financial goals — a client's personal income is not an appropriate pricing factor.

NCBTMB Exam Practice Test

NCBTMB Exam Practice Test

NCBTMB Business and Practice Management 3